MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 19, 2022
44 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of December 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of December 5, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon, Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of December 5, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of December 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes of December 5, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon, Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes of December 5, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Hudson Bagel, located at 51 Main Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Hudson Bagel, located at 51 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Hudson Bagel, located at 51 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Not renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Victor's 50's Diner, located at 19 - 21 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to not renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Victor's 50's Diner, located at 19 - 21 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to not renew the Beer/Wine Pouring License for Victor's 50's Diner, located at 19 - 21 Washington Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Maria Markonidis from the Silas Felton Historic District commission, effective immediately
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Maria Markonidis from the Silas Felton Historic District commission, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Maria Markonidis from the Silas Felton Historic District commission, effective immediately..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Kelly Shultz from the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kelly Shultz from the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kelly Shultz from the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Appoint Kristina Johnson as Floodplain Plain Administrator
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Kristina Johnson as Floodplain Plain Administrator.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Kristina Johnson as Floodplain Plain Administrator..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Note the retirement of School Crossing Guard Yvonne Bleiler, effective November 22, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of School Crossing Guard Yvonne Bleiler, effective November 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of School Crossing Guard Yvonne Bleiler, effective November 22, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the retirement of Officer Jack Donovan, effective January 6, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Officer Jack Donovan, effective January 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Officer Jack Donovan, effective January 6, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Jack Donovan to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective January 7, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jack Donovan to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective January 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jack Donovan to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective January 7, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Heather Manning-Blanchard as full time Certified Police Officer, effective January 9, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Heather Manning-Blanchard as full time Certified Police Officer, effective January 9, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Heather Manning-Blanchard as full time Certified Police Officer, effective January 9, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Reappoint presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to reappoint presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to reappoint presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Michael Volk from the Historical Commission, effective December 14, 2022
On a motion by, Mr. Sadowski seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Michael Volk from the Historical Commission, effective December 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by, Mr. Sadowski seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Michael Volk from the Historical Commission, effective December 14, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Note the retirement of Mark Concheri as Sewer Superintendent for the DPW, effective January 3, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Mark Concheri as Sewer Superintendent for the DPW, effective January 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Mark Concheri as Sewer Superintendent for the DPW, effective January 3, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of David Jenkins as temporary part-time custodian, effective December 20, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Jenkins as temporary part-time custodian, effective December 20, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Jenkins as temporary part-time custodian, effective December 20, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Florinda Folan as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, effective December 27, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Florinda Folan as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, effective December 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Florinda Folan as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, effective December 27, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a consulting Agreement with Tricia Fay for municipal finance services
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a consulting Agreement with Tricia Fay for municipal finance services.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a consulting Agreement with Tricia Fay for municipal finance services..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Ledgerock Metal Fabricators to construct the Riverwalk Welcome Arch in the amount of $49,750.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Ledgerock Metal Fabricators to construct the Riverwalk Welcome Arch in the amount of $49,750.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Ledgerock Metal Fabricators to construct the Riverwalk Welcome Arch in the amount of $49,750.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
General
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in the amount of $99,997.00 for the support of the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion Program
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in the amount of $99,997.00 for the support of the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in the amount of $99,997.00 for the support of the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion Program..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer 1500 GMP Pumper Equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $53,448.90
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 approve the purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer 1500 GMP Pumper Equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $53,448.90.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 approve the purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer 1500 GMP Pumper Equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $53,448.90..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the purchase of five (5) public safety portable radios for the Hudson Schools in the amount of $13,784.00
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of five (5) public safety portable radios for the Hudson Schools in the amount of $13,784.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of five (5) public safety portable radios for the Hudson Schools in the amount of $13,784.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Accept the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $15,147.07
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $15,147.07.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $15,147.07..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Vote to opt-in to the MassDocs program sponsored by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the 62 Packard Street Affordable Housing Project Conveyance, and to authorize the Executive Assistant...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to vote to opt-in to the MassDocs program sponsored by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the 62 Packard Street Affordable Housing Project Conveyance, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Boards behalf.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to vote to opt-in to the MassDocs program sponsored by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for the 62 Packard Street Affordable Housing Project Conveyance, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Boards behalf..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to execute the First Amended Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Temescal Wellness
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute the First Amended Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Temescal Wellness.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute the First Amended Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Temescal Wellness..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve increase permit fees for FY 2024 for the Building Inspections Department
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve increase permit fees for FY 2024 for the Building Inspections Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve increase permit fees for FY 2024 for the Building Inspections Department..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Budget
Approve the budget for Board of Selectmen ($17,850.00)
Board of Selectmen $ 17,850.00 Congdon Burks 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Board of Selectmen $ 17,850.00 Congdon Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Executive Assistant ($359,284.00)
Executive Assistant: $ 359,284.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Executive Assistant: $ 359,284.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Election Town Meeting ($55,921.00)
Election Town Meeting $ 55,921.00 Congdon Burks 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Election Town Meeting $ 55,921.00 Congdon Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Legal Services ($250,000.00)
Legal Services $ 250,000.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0
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From the minutes
“Legal Services $ 250,000.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0.” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the budget for Town Buildings ($74,808.00)
Town Buildings $ 74,808.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Town Buildings $ 74,808.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Personnel Expense ($16,260.00)
Personnel Expense $ 16,260.00 Congdon Burks 5-0
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From the minutes
“Personnel Expense $ 16,260.00 Congdon Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Debt Service ($4,554,074.00)
Debt Service $ 4,554,074.00 Congdon Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Debt Service $ 4,554,074.00 Congdon Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Retirement / Pensions ($7,443,000.00)
Retirement / Pensions $ 7,443,000.00 Congdon Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Retirement / Pensions $ 7,443,000.00 Congdon Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Group Health Insurance ($6,417,840.00)
Group Health Insurance $ 6,417,840.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0
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From the minutes
“Group Health Insurance $ 6,417,840.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0.” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the budget for General Insurance ($473,337.00)
General Insurance $ 473,337.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0
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From the minutes
“General Insurance $ 473,337.00 Sadowski Congdon 5-0.” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the budget for Town Clerk & Board of Registrars ($183,301.00)
Town Clerk & Board of Registrars $ 183,301.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Town Clerk & Board of Registrars $ 183,301.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Moderator ($110.00)
Moderator $ 110.00 Sadowski Burks 5-0
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From the minutes
“Moderator $ 110.00 Sadowski Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Finance Committee $ 603.00 Congdon Burks 5-0
Approve the budget for Finance Committee ($603.00)
Finance Committee $ 603.00 Congdon Burks 5-0
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From the minutes
“Finance Committee $ 603.00 Congdon Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Board of Assessors ($127,272.00)
Board of Assessors $ 127,272.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Board of Assessors $ 127,272.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Municipal Light Board ($3,600.00)
Municipal Light Board $ 3,600.00 Burks Congdon 5-0
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From the minutes
“Municipal Light Board $ 3,600.00 Burks Congdon 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the budget for Ft. Meadow Commission ($8,200.00)
Ft. Meadow Commission $ 8,200.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Ft. Meadow Commission $ 8,200.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Lake Boon Commission ($3,2000.00)
Lake Boon Commission $ 3,2000.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0
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From the minutes
“Lake Boon Commission $ 3,2000.00 Burks Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea)
From the Hudson Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Community Advocate — Michele Tousignant Dufour (Paul Hopkins, August 2026), Lauren DuBreuil and Patrick Thayer (candidate photos, May 2025), Steven Sharek and Diane Bemis (candidate photos, May 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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